2008 MERCEDES-BENZ ML63AMG turn signal

393 Operation
Vehicle care
Shift the automatic transmission to
neutral positionN.
Release the brake pedal.
If engaged, release the parking brake
(
page 57).
Switch off the ignition and leave the
SmartKey with KEYLESS-GO* in the
starter switch.Ornamental moldings
For regular cleaning and care of ornamen-
tal moldings, use a damp cloth.Headlamps, brake lamps, tail lamps,
side markers, turn signal lenses
Use a mild car wash detergent, such as
Mercedes-Benz approved Car Sham-
poo, with plenty of water.
iAfter running the vehicle through an auto-
matic car wash, wipe any wax off of the wind-
shield (
page 395). This will prevent smears
and reduce wiping noise which can be caused by
residual wax on the windshield.
When leaving the car wash, make sure that the
mirrors are folded out. Otherwise they may
vibrate.
!Do not use chrome cleaner on ornamental
moldings. Although ornamental moldings may
have chrome appearance, they could be made of
anodized aluminum that will be damaged when
cleaned with chrome cleaner. Instead, use a
damp cloth to clean those ornamental moldings.
For very dirty ornamental moldings of which you
are sure are chrome-plated, use a chrome clean-
er. If in doubt whether an ornamental molding is
chrome-plated, contact an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
!Only use window cleaning solutions that are
suitable for plastic lamp lenses. Window clean-
ing solutions which are not suitable may damage
the plastic lamp lenses of the headlamps. There-
fore, do not use abrasives, solvents or cleaners
that contain solvents.
Never apply strong force and only use a soft,
non-scratching cloth when cleaning the lenses.
Do not attempt to wipe dirty lenses with a dry
cloth or sponge.
Otherwise you may scratch or damage the lens
surface.

414 Practical hints
What to do if …
On the pages that follow, you will find a
compilation of the most important warning
and malfunction messages that may
appear in the multifunction display.
For your convenience the messages are
divided into two sections:

Text messages (page 415)

Symbol messages (page 427)
Warning!G
No messages will be displayed if either the
instrument cluster or the multifunction
display is inoperative.
As a result, you will not be able to see infor-
mation about your driving conditions, such
as speed or outside temperature, warn-
ing/indicator lamps, malfunction/warning
messages or the failure of any systems.
Driving characteristics may be impaired.
If you must continue to drive, please do so
with added caution. Visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center as soon
as possible.
iSwitching on the ignition causes all
instrument cluster lamps (except high beam
headlamp indicator lamp, and turn signal
indicator lamps unless activated) as well as the
multifunction display to come on. Make sure the
lamps and multifunction display are in working
order before starting your journey.

443 Practical hints
What to do if …
Display symbolDisplay messagePossible cause/consequencePossible solution
. Turn Signal
Rear LeftThe left rear turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. A substitute
bulb is being used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 471).
Turn Signal
Rear RightThe right rear turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. A substitute
bulb is being used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 471).
Turn Signal
Front LeftThe left front turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. A substitute
bulb is being used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 468).
Turn Signal
Front RightThe right front turn signal lamp is
malfunctioning. A substitute
bulb is being used.Replace the bulb as soon as possible
(
page 468).
Turn Signal
Left MirrorThe turn signal in the left exteri-
or rear view mirror is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only
appear if a critical number of
LEDs have stopped working.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as possible.
Turn Signal
Right MirrorThe turn signal in the right exte-
rior rear view mirror is malfunc-
tioning. This message will only
appear if a critical number of
LEDs have stopped working.Contact an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center as soon as possible.

463 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs
Bulbs
Safe vehicle operation depends on proper
exterior lighting and signaling. It is there-
fore essential that all bulbs and lamp as-
semblies are in good working order at all
times.
Correct headlamp adjustment is extremely
important. Have headlamps checked and
readjusted at regular intervals and when a
bulb has been replaced. See an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center for
headlamp adjustment.iIf the headlamps or front fog lamps are
fogged up on the inside as a result of high humid-
ity, driving the vehicle a distance with the lights
on should clear up the fogging.iSubstitute bulbs will be brought into use
when the following lamps malfunction:

Turn signal lamps

Brake lamps

Parking lamps

Tail lamps
Read and observe the messages in the multi-
function display (
page 438).

464 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Front lamps
Rear lamps
LampType
1Parking and standing
lampW5W
2Headlamps:
High beam/high beam
flasher
H7 (55 W)
Bi-Xenon headlamps*:
High beam/high beam
flasher spot lamp
H7 (55 W)
3Headlamps:
Low beam
H7 (55 W)
Bi-Xenon headlamps*:
Low beam1
1Vehicles with Bi-Xenon* headlamps: Do not re-
place the Bi-Xenon bulbs yourself. Contact an
authorized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
D1S-35 W
4Additional turn signal
lampLED
5Side marker lampWY 5 W
LampType
6Turn signal lamp3457 AK
S-8
(30/2.2 cp
bulb)
7Front fog lampH11 (55 W)
Corner-illuminating
front fog lamp*
H11 (55 W)
LampType
8High mounted brake
lamp
LED
9Brake lampP21W
aBackup lampP21W
bTurn signal lampPY 21 W
cSide marker lampP 21/4 W
dTail, parking, standing
lamp, rear fog lamp
(driver’s side only)P 21/4 W
eLicense plate lampsC5W

465 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Notes on bulb replacement

Only use 12-volt bulbs of the same type
and with the specified watt rating.

Switch lights off before changing a bulb
to prevent short circuits.

Always use a clean lint-free cloth when
handling bulbs.

Your hands should be dry and free of oil
and grease.

If the newly installed bulb does not
come on, visit an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.Have the LEDs and bulbs for the following
lamps replaced by an authorized
Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center:

the additional turn signal lamps in the
exterior rear view mirrors

the high mounted brake lamp

the Bi-Xenon* low beam lamps

the Bi-Xenon high beam flasher spot-
light*
Warning!G
Bulbs and bulb sockets can be very hot.
Allow the lamp to cool down before chang-
ing a bulb.
Keep bulbs out of reach of children.
Halogen lamps contain pressurized gas.
A bulb can explode if you:

touch or move it when hot

drop the bulb

scratch the bulb
Wear eye and hand protection.
Because of high voltage in Xenon lamps, it is
dangerous to replace the bulb or repair the
lamp and its components. We recommend
that you have such work done by a qualified
technician.
!Do not replace the LEDs yourself. You could
otherwise damage the LEDs or parts of the vehi-
cle. Only have the LEDs replaced by a an autho-
rized Mercedes-Benz Light Truck Center.
iReplacing the bulbs for the front lamps is a
technically complex process. For your conve-
nience, we recommend that you have this work
carried out by an authorized Mercedes-Benz
Light Truck Center.
Have the headlamp adjustment checked
regularly.

466 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Replacing bulbs for front lamps
Before you start to replace a bulb for a
front lamp, do the following first:
Turn the exterior lamp switch to
positionM (
page 135).
Open the hood (page 341).
1Housing cover for low beam halogen
headlamp
2Housing cover for high beam halogen
bulb (high beam and high beam flasher)
3Bulb socket for parking and standing
lamp bulb
4Bulb socket for turn signal lamp bulb
5Bulb socket for side marker lamp bulbLow beam bulb (halogen headlamp)
1Low beam headlamp cover
2Bulb socket for low beam headlamp

468 Practical hints
Replacing bulbs
Turn cover1 counterclockwise.
Remove cover1.
Turn bulb socket2 counterclockwise.
Pull bulb socket2 out of the
headlamp housing.
Pull the high beam bulb out of bulb
socket2.
Insert the new high beam bulb into bulb
socket2.
Insert bulb socket2 into the
headlamp housing.
Turn bulb socket2 clockwise until it
engages.
Place cover1 on the opening in the
headlamp housing.
Turn cover1 clockwise until it engag-
es.Turn signal lamp bulb
1Bulb socket for turn signal lamp
Turn bulb socket1 counterclockwise.
Pull bulb socket1 out of the
headlamp housing.
Pull the turn signal bulb out of bulb
socket1.
Insert the new turn signal bulb into bulb
socket1.
Insert bulb socket1 into the
headlamp housing.
Turn bulb socket1 clockwise until it
engages.Parking and standing lamp bulb
Turn bulb socket3 (page 466)
counterclockwise.
Pull bulb socket3 out of the
headlamp housing.
Pull the bulb out of bulb socket3.
Insert the new bulb into bulb
socket3.
Insert bulb socket3 into the
headlamp housing.
Turn bulb socket3 clockwise until it
engages.